Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H300

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 5 years prior to the H300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and H300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.